Even in tumultuous global trade environments, the demand for A-players remains strong. Below is a brief overview of the Operations leadership roles we filled in Q1 2025:
Role: COO
Company: Private equity-backed highly engineered specialty agriscience materials
Annual revenue: $400M
Location: Illinois
Who was hired
- Packaging veteran – Rexam and Sonoco alum.
- Deep experience running complex, multi-site operations across a global footprint.
- Experience with full P&L oversite up to $750M (headcount: 1,500).
- Previous demonstrable results in PE-backed turnaround situations.
- Acquisition selection and integration experience.
- Over 10 years of experience leading teams using Lean/TPS business systems.
- Servant leader with a track record of upskilling the teams they lead.
Role: Vice President, Operations
Company: Family-owned turnkey electronics manufacturing services (bilingual workforce)
Annual revenue: $75M
Location: New York
Who was hired
- Seasoned manufacturing operations leader with previous turnaround experience.
- Deep experience driving accountability, engagement and growth earned working at world-class manufacturing organizations.
- Experienced at building operations management systems that drive clarity, align priorities and enable flow.
- Pedigree Lean training from Shingijutsu consultants.
Role: General Manager
Company: Private equity-backed recreational vehicles OEM and service
Annual revenue: $300M
Location: Tennessee
Who was hired
- Nearly 20 years in organizations with OEM sales and service platforms.
- Spent the previous 15 years in Operations leadership roles, including full P&L.
- Previous experience with PE-backed organizations.
- Additional experience implementing Lean business systems and accelerating balance sheet improvement.
Role: Director, Operations
Company: Family-owned vehicle lighting products and safety systems manufacturer
Annual revenue: $300M
Location: Indiana
Who was hired
- Veteran of the automotive Tier I and Tier II markets.
- Nearly 10 years spent in automotive lighting – Operations leadership, plant start-up, engineering.
- Previous roles with responsibility for continuous improvement.
- P&L ownership.
Role: Factory Director
Company: Technology leader in sustainable energy
Annual revenue: $6B
Location: Missouri
Who was hired
- Seasoned Operations leader with over a decade of experience in Danaher and Stanley Black & Decker.
- Deep exposure and training from Shingijutsu coaches.
- Full P&L ownership in complex manufacturing organizations.
- Experience installing operating systems that drive engagement and results.
- History of rapid achievement and promotion.
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